Hard Work Pays Off at Pony Club Championship

Lucy Fretus from Arcadia Pony Club competed in the 15 and under 17 years State Jumping Equitation Championship Event. Photograph courtesy of Michael Lee Photography

Piper Christley from Berry Pony Club claimed 8th place in Class 3 of the strong 15-17 years Age Group. Photograph courtesy of Michael Lee Photography

Rachael Temm added a third State Title to her name after claiming the 17-25 years Jumping Equitation Age Champion at the Pony Club NSW Championships

The Pony Club NSW State Jumping Equitation Championship was held over the weekend of the 16th to the 17th May 2015 at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds, Clarendon. 

Rachael Temm from Forest Hills Pony Club in Zone 23 was awarded the 17 and under 25 years Age Champion at the event, adding a third Championship win to her name after claiming the recent One Day Event and Dressage Pony Club State titles.

“I enjoy catching up with my friends that have been made from all over the state, but the main highlight is being able to showcase all the hard work that I put into my horse Rusty, and receiving such positive comments always makes it so much more valuable. Many lessons go into my preparation for events like this; riding before or after school in the dark and many hours of cleaning and packing gear, but of course it’s all worth it in the end.” said Rachael Temm.

The Jumping Equitation Championships involve riders being judged both on their riding style and control of the horse whilst completing a jumping course.

Around 120 competitors along with their families travelled from all around the state to take part in the event with most attendees camping at the grounds for the weekend.

Congratulations to the following Pony Club riders who were announced as the 2015 Jumping Equitation Age Champions. Rebecca Groat from Griffith Pony Club in Zone 21 was awarded the Under 13 years Age Champion, and Sasha Maguire from Avondale was named the Reserve Champion. The 13 and under 15 years Age Champion went to Olivia Skye Sylvester from Nundle Pony Club in Zone 5, and Reserve Champion awarded to Lucie Aldridge from Dural. Matilda Seppelt claimed the 15 and under 17 years Age Champion from Londonderry Pony Club Zone 19, and Emily Dryden from Tall Timbers was declared the Reserve Champion. While in the 17 and under 25 years age group, Rachael Temm from Forest Hills Pony Club in Zone 23 was awarded Champion, and Tayhla Vuleta from Kiama took out the Reserve Champion.

Rachel Temm competed alongside her sister Victoria at the Championship who also placed an impressive 5^th overall in the Associates Age group. “My sister Victoria and I are extremely grateful to PCA NSW for giving us the wonderful opportunity to compete in such prestigious events; not only to compete in well organised and efficiently run competitions, but also to be in an atmosphere that is both competitive but highly supportive.”

Zone 23 Pony Clubs including Forest Hills, Dural, Avondale and Arcadia were awarded the most points throughout the competition and were named the 2015 Jumping Equitation Champion Zone.

“I am really proud to be a part of Zone 23 and Forest Hills Pony Club, with an amazing, supporting team atmosphere my riding wouldn’t be anywhere close to where it is now if I hadn’t started Pony Club all those years ago.” said Rachael.

The next Pony Club state event is the State Showjumping Championships which is to be held at Warialda Showgrounds, Warialda from the 4-5^th July 2015.  

The Pony Club NSW State Jumping Equitation Championships are supported by Sport and Recreation a division of Communities NSW, Global Entries Online, Mitavite official feed partner, as well as other local sponsors. 

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